NEET 2026 Zoology paper analysis
NEET 2026 had 41 Zoology questions tagged by Edurack, 23% of the 180 tagged questions in the paper. They came from 15 of the 16 Zoology chapters.
The chapters that asked the most were Biomolecules (5), Biotechnology - Principles and Processes (5), Animal Kingdom (4).
That is the same as NEET 2025, which also had 41 Zoology questions.
Across the 8 papers in 2020–2026, Zoology ranged from 41 to 63 questions, and this paper ranks #7 of 8 by Zoology count.
Questions
41
Zoology in NEET 2026
Share of paper
23%
of 180 tagged questions
Chapters asked
15/16
1 had no question
vs NEET 2025
same
41 then, 41 now
Zoology chapters and topics asked in NEET 2026
Chapters are ranked by questions in this paper. Under each chapter are the topics that were asked; “new” marks a topic with no question in any earlier paper.
Primary and Secondary Metabolites (Examples and Function) · Enzymes (Classification and Nomenclature of Enzymes) · Proteins (Structure of Proteins) · Enzymes (Introduction) new · Proteins (Amino Acids) new
Cloning Vectors (pBR322, Cosmids, etc.)u– ×2 · Polymerase Chain Reaction (Denaturation, Annealing, etc.) · Restriction Enzymes (Endonuclease and Exonuclease, Nomenclature of… · Processes of Recombinant DNA Technologies (Agarose Gel… new
Classification of Chordata (Characteristic Feature and Examples -… · Chordata - Vertebrata (Tetrapoda - (Amphibia, Reptilia)) new · Classification of Chordata - Pisces (Class - Chondrichthyes) · Classification of Chordata - Pisces (Class - Osteichthyes) new
Biotechnological Applications in Agriculture (Bt Cotton) · Biotechnological Applications in Agriculture (Introduction) · Transgenic Animals (Benefits of Transgenic Animals) new
Transport of Gases (O₂ and CO₂) (Transport of Oxygen) · Respiratory Organs (Gills, Trachea, etc.) new · Respiratory Volume (Expiratory Reserve Volume) new
Convergent and Divergent Evolution · Origin and Evolution of Man (Prehistoric Species, Prosimian… · A Brief Account of Evolution (Evolution of Animal Forms through…
Developdment Embryonic (Embryonic Development of Organs in Foetus at… · Fertilisation (Capacitation, Fast Block to Polyspermy, etc.) new · Gametogenesis (Spermatogenesis)
Disorder of Muscular and Skeletal System · Joints (Fibrous, Cartilaginous, etc.) · Mechanism of Muscle Contraction (Sliding Filament Theory of Muscle…
Blood - Formed Element (Leucocytes and Disorder) · Blood Groups (Rh Grouping) new
Regulation of Kidney Function (ADH, RAAS, etc.) · Regulation of Kidney Function - Kidney (JGA, RAAS System)
Common Diseases in Humans (Life Cycle of Plasmodium) · Drugs and Alcohol Abuse (Effects of Drug/Alcohol Abuse) new
Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) (ART, IVF, etc.) · Birth Control (Oral Contraceptive)
Frog - Anatomy (Nervous System) new · Frog (External Morphology) new
Human Endocrine System (Location of Endocrine Glands and Organs in… new
Conduction of Nerve Impulse (Saltatory Conduction)
What changed from NEET 2025
- Biggest rise: Breathing and Exchange of Gases went from 0 to 3 questions.
- Biggest drop: Chemical Coordination and Integration went from 4 to 1 questions.
Zoology topics asked for the first time in NEET 2026
- 1Enzymes (Introduction) · Biomolecules · Zoology1 Qs
- 2Proteins (Amino Acids) · Biomolecules · Zoology1 Qs
- 3Processes of Recombinant DNA Technologies (Agarose Gel Electrophoresis) · Biotechnology - Principles and Processes · Zoology1 Qs
- 4Chordata - Vertebrata (Tetrapoda - (Amphibia, Reptilia)) · Animal Kingdom · Zoology1 Qs
- 5Classification of Chordata - Pisces (Class - Osteichthyes) · Animal Kingdom · Zoology1 Qs
- 6Transgenic Animals (Benefits of Transgenic Animals) · Biotechnology and its Applications · Zoology1 Qs
- 7Respiratory Organs (Gills, Trachea, etc.) · Breathing and Exchange of Gases · Zoology1 Qs
- 8Respiratory Volume (Expiratory Reserve Volume) · Breathing and Exchange of Gases · Zoology1 Qs
- 9Fertilisation (Capacitation, Fast Block to Polyspermy, etc.) · Human Reproduction · Zoology1 Qs
- 10Blood Groups (Rh Grouping) · Body Fluids and Circulation · Zoology1 Qs
Zoology chapters with no question in NEET 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many Zoology questions were in NEET 2026?
Edurack tagged 41 Zoology questions from NEET 2026, 23% of the 180 tagged questions in that paper.
Which Zoology chapter had the most questions in NEET 2026?
Biomolecules and Biotechnology - Principles and Processes had the most, with 5 questions each.
Which Zoology chapters were not asked in NEET 2026?
1 of the 16 Zoology chapters had no question, including Digestion and Absorption.
Which Zoology topics were new in NEET 2026?
Topics with no question in any earlier paper included Enzymes, Proteins, Processes of Recombinant DNA Technologies.
How did Zoology change from NEET 2025 to NEET 2026?
Breathing and Exchange of Gases rose from 0 to 3, while Chemical Coordination and Integration fell from 4 to 1.
Counts come from Edurack's tagged set of NEET papers 2020–2026 (including Re-NEET 2026), mapped to NCERT chapters and topics. Use them as a trend guide — past frequency doesn't guarantee what a future paper will ask. Counts cover 2020–2026.